Friends of Lancaster Library

12/10/2026

A big THANK YOU to those who have followed us in recent weeks. We now have over 1800 followers..
This joy is tinged with sadness because I'm afraid we are still awaiting an update re the restart of the Friends of Lancaster Library Wednesday Cafe and our Thursday afternoon Wellbeing and Craft sessions.

11/10/2026

It's a normal week at the temporary library on White Cross.
Monday 10:00 - 11:00 Stay and Play for 0-2 year olds followed by Storytime 11:00- 11:15
Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30 Bounce and Rhyme
Friday 11:00 - 11:30 Bounce and Rhyme
Will we see you there ?

07/10/2026

How lovely it was to meet with Geoff, Andy and Heather from Warden Construction this morning. They showed me a plan of the building showing all the roof that needs replacing and all the glass panels.
They are local to the North West based in Kirkham. They will be using 4 or 5 sub-contractors who are specialists to carry out the work.
They also showed me their progress against their master work plan and they are currently on schedule, but there is still a lot to do.
Heather the Social Value Manager will keep us informed of any future dates when they will be updating the public as to how the work is going on. Warden is a Community minded company and is participating with Lancaster BID. Heather is keen to liaise with local schools and groups etc.

07/10/2026

Here’s an interesting thought !

As the original recycling service, libraries have been circulating stories and reducing waste for generations ♻️

Swapping borrowing for buying is one of the easiest ways to be more sustainable when it comes to books, not to mention the space saving 💡

Pop to your local library today to discover your next great read.

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06/10/2026

Is it just me or is everyone else also interested in what the contractors are busy doing on the roof at Lancaster Library ? The library has been closed for eight weeks now, but at least we have a temporary one at The Neighbourhood Centre, Mill 14 White Cross Business Park.
To satisfy our curiosity Warden Construction, the contractors, are holding a drop in session at Lancaster Central Library tomorrow morning Wednesday 7th October between 10 and 12am. Enter via the door on New Street.
They will even be serving refreshments, but I can't guarantee that the cakes will be as good as the home made ones we used to make for the Friends of Lancaster Library's Wednesday Morning Pop-Up cafes.
More information at

A drop-in session is being held this week for anyone interested in finding out more about the work being carried out at Lancaster library.

05/10/2026

It was good. Were you there on Saturday ?

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05/10/2026

Taking place NEAR TO the Temporary Library this week are Tuesday 6th October 12:30 - 1:30 FREE TALK "The Hangman of the Castle" by Colin Penney at Room 5/6 The Centre, next to St Thomas' Church Lancaster LA1 1XX . The venue is on the first floor, but the building has a lift, and stairs. and Friday 9th October, by kind permission of Positive Futures, 6:00 -9:00 Community Games Night at Positive Futures 701 Cameron House, White Cross Business Park, South Road, Lancaster. If Dungeons and Dragons and similar games is your thing you will want to be there.

05/10/2026

Taking place IN the library this week Monday 10:00 - 11:15 Baby Stay and Play This session is aimed at 0-2 year olds, and is a space for babies and young toddlers to play with our selection of toys, and for parents and carers to meet and chat. Come and enjoy our new temporary library and stay for story time at 11am. No booking required, just pop in. More details at
https://www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=4413975

Also Bounce and Rhyme on Wednesdays and Fridays 11:00 -11:30

03/10/2026

Lancaster Fun Palace at Lancaster and Morecambe Makers, Harper’s Mill, White Cross Business Park, next to the temporary library

01/10/2026

FREE talk. A horrible man but a fascinating subject. Please note the change of venue.